Silky Butter Yellow Chicken with Golden Herb Sauce

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A tender chicken dish bathed in a rich butter sauce with golden herbs that evoke warmth and elegance. This Mediterranean-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, unsalted butter, fresh thyme leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb boneless chicken thighs and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper evenly on both sides.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs and sear for 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes total. Remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Reduce heat to medium and add 4 tbsp unsalted butter to the skillet. Once melted, add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1 tsp lemon zest, scraping the browned bits from the pan with a wooden spoon. Let the sauce simmer for 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Step 5: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the golden herb butter sauce over it. Cook together for 2 more minutes to marry flavors.
  6. Step 6: Garnish with 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving to add a fresh contrast to the buttery sauce.

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